What are the Pampas?
The pampas are a series of sprawling grassy plains which stretch across the South-Central region of South America, wandering through Argentina, Brazil, and Peru. This region is sometimes referred to as simply La Pampa, or “The Pampa,” and it is an iconic part of the South American landscape. It is also a very distinctive environment ecologically, a cause of some concern to scientists, who are worried that exploitation of the pampas for farming may cause irreparable harm to this region. This region of South America has a very temperate climate, lacking temperature extremes and excessive snow or rain, which makes it ideal for agriculture. Rainfall is sufficient to support a wide variety of native plants and animals, and in some regions, the pampas become humid, while in other regions, they are more arid. A broad assortment of unique native plants and animals are supported by the pampas, having adapted to the environment to make it home.
